In Satya Yuga, Daksha performed a yagna with a desire of taking revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha was angry because his daughter Sati had married Shiva against his wishes. Daksha invited all the deities to the yagna except for Shiva and Sati. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Sati from attending the yagna. But Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect. Furthermore, Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati was unable to bear her father’s insults toward her husband, so she committed suicide by jumping into the pyre. When Lord Shiva heard about her death he became furious. He went to the place where Daksha was performing his yagna and destroyed the area. Daksha was killed by Shiva’s ganas.
Lord Shiva then carried Sati’s body all over the world in a state of wild grief. At the request of all other gods, Lord Vishnu severed Sati’s body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra, so that Lord Shiva could return to his sanity and once again take up his duties. Various parts of Sati’s body fell at different places which became known as Shakti Peethas. At all Shakti Peethas, the Goddess Shakti is accompanied by Lord Bhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva).
51 Shakti Peethas
1. Hingula (Hinglaj) Devi’s mind or brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhimlochan (Terrible eyed or the third eye). The location is towards 125 km from Karachi, Pakistan.
2. Sharkarare or Karavipur Devi’s three eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishmardini (Durga the destroyer of Mahishashur) and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry). It is near Karachi in Pakistan, by rail the nearest station is Parkai.
3. Jwalamukhi, Kangra, Devi’s tongue fell here and the idols are Devi as Ambika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). This is located near Pathankot, H.P., Jwalamukhi Road.
4. Sugandha Devi’s nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing) and Shiva as Traimbak (Rudra). In the state of Bengal near Barishal in Shivahri Karpur village Devi’s temple is located and Shiva’s temple is in a village called Ponabalia, nearest railway station is Jhalkati.
5. On Bhairabha mountain near Avanti Devi’s upper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Avanti (Modest) and Shiva as Lambakarna (Long eared one). It is located near Ujjain.
6. Attahas (laughter) Devi’s lower lips fell here and the idols are Devi as Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabhvishesya (Lord of the universe). The place is in Bengal near Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is next to the Devi temple. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.
7. Prabhas Devi’s stomach fell here and the idols are Devi as Chandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) and Shiva as Bakratunda (the one with the bent staff). This is near Mumbai where a launch goes to Bharoal which is near Prabhas.
8. Yanasthana Devi’s chin fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhramari (female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shiva as Vikrakatakkha (one with the crooked eyes or look). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the one with the chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide all desires).
9. Godavari (river) Devi’s left cheek fell here and the idols are Viswamatuka (mother of the world) and Shiva as Dandapani (the one who holds a staff).
10. Gandaki (river) Devi’s right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as Gandakichandi (the one who overcomes obstacles or Gandi) and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of the discus). Famous pilgrimage.
11. Suchidesha Devi’s upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Narayani (the wife of Narayan) and Shiva as Sanghar. Panchasagar - Devi’s lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Barahi and Shiva as Maharudra (the angry one).
12. Bhavanipur or Karota (river) Devi’s left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as Aparna (the one who ate nothing, not even leaves) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The seat, the yognakunda and five skulls are still here. In the month of Baisakha according to the Bengali calendar, there is a large fete or Mela here to celebrate Ramanavami or Deepanbita.
13. Shriparvata or Shri mountain Devi’s right seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sunadari (beautiful) and Shiva as Sundaranand (the handsome one).
14. Karnat Devi’s two ears fell here and the idols are Devi as Jai Durga (the victoriuos Durga) and Shiva as Avirooka.
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:18 am
i want to know more about all 52 shakti peeth.
November 25th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
Can I have some more information about Aparna mata mandir and photos of aparna mata at BHAVANIPUR in Bangladesh and information about how to reach there.
pls contact me -
Kapil Agrawal,
C/O Kaka Halwai,Rahata(Near Shirdi Saibaba)
Dist-Ahmednagar(Maharashtra,INDIA)
pin-423107
She is our Kuldevi.Please contact us immediately.
November 27th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
where is osiya mata
she is kuldevi of dhadiwal?
(shwetamber jain)
where is kali khatu in rajstan
November 29th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Osiya (osiyan)Mata Temple is located in Osian,an ancient town,65 kms North of Dist HQ Jodhpur, on a diversion off the main Jodhpur-Bikaner Highway.
Sachiya Mata, the mother goddess is worshiped as Kuldevi,by oswal, jains and others caste living in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
|| Jai Mata Di ||
I haven’t heard of Kali Khatu but wait i will try for it.
Please Note :Question-Answers series has been closed down for some time. I don’t have much time to attend everyone.
Please comment only one basics of written articles.
March 24th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Panchsagar Shaktipeeth is situated at Chandrapur (Chhatisgarh) over bank of Mahanadi Five river/nalas joins as sangam (Panchsagar) 1 Mahanadi River, 2 Mand Nadi River, 3 Katang Nala, 4 Lath Nala, 5 Kelo nadi river. Lower Teeth in shape of Varah Mukh is original shape of portrate of Maa Varah rupi, Maharudra (Shiv) is also situated near to main mandir, hence all places described in shakti peeth is situated at Chandrapur it is why it is yet to be announced as Shakti Peeth.
June 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
In West-Bengal , Birbhum district , every one should visit Mandir of Ma Nalateswaeri at Nalhat . Thr person visiting Tarapith , should go to see Ma . It is one of the 51 pithas . By auto rickshaw or any car from Tarapith or directly from Nalhati railway station . One could go to Ma Nalateswari and turned back to Tarapith by spending only 3 hous time . Mandir is opened for whole day . Lord Shiva (Yogesh) appeared there.
I personally request every one to visit Ma Mandir to see Ma Nalateswari .
June 6th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Jai Mata Di!
July 1st, 2008 at 2:41 am
Sir, we have three shakti peeth in Uttrakhand. One is ‘Kunjapuri’ (near Rishikesh), second ‘Chandrabadani’ (near Dev Prayag) and third ‘Surkunda’ near Musoorie. But you did not mentioned any of them. I have visited all three places, situted at the peacks of the hills. These temple have great values of faith.
July 27th, 2008 at 3:07 am
Doesn’t it seem odd that so many Sakti Piths are in Bengal? I see you’re using
B.B. Lal’s list and for some reason he says most Pithas are to be found in one area of India.
Almost nothing in the South. I’m working on several lists and all their spelling variants.
I’m very confused. . .My main interest is accurately locating them all.
anyone know exactly where YONI is in Pakistan ?
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:26 pm
i just want to know more about aparna devi
August 26th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Hare Krishna
Ravikumar..
I will try my best to add more info on Aparna Devi…only during Navaratra. A lot of festive articles are in Q, which are to be posted in this site.
August 29th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Information is very good. But many of the Devi’s Peeths are not mentioned in this site. But over all I enjoyed to read because I was think that of Shakti Peeths but today I know about Peeths by this site. Thanks and Good Luck for the future.
September 10th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
hi, if you could give puja steps wise for ganesh, naag, laxmi, kali, shiv,mansa devi will be very grateful to you. thanks a lot.
but i need these puja steps wise as urgent possible.
please reply
September 19th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Hare Krishna
Aradhanaji..
I have already posted so many puja vidhi step wise and will do the same for rest as and when their term comes.
Not serving individual.